Came here after seeing it on so many must try lists. My mission was to try my first espresso…read moremartini and it did not disappoint. I had to refrain from finishing it quickly it was so delicious and smooth. We came for drinks and ended up also getting a charcuterie board. The entire experience was tailored to great customer service with a high end feel. The board was beautifully laid out and had a variety of meats, cheese, jam, hummus and toasted bread. It fed three of us with some left over bites. The drinks are crafted by a bartender who clearly knows what they're doing. Perfect balance of alcohol and mixer in very cute glassware. The bar is intimate. When you walk in there is a crescent shaped booth to the right followed by the bar with stools. Then to the left are single booths lining the wall to the back of the bar. We sat in the crescent booth and had a great spot to people watch and enjoy the vibe of the bar. The room is red. The chairs are leather. And the music is jazzy with an old school Sinatra feel at times. Once the bar was full and the line was out the door the bartender came and slide a door open between the crescent booth and bar. Everyone in the bar halted as he revealed a red room with more seating and neon lights. It was entertaining watching the bar come to life on a Saturday early evening. It gets busy so get in for happy hour and enjoy discounted crafty cocktails and bites.

Made reservations at the location and waited a little over 30 min. Was sat down in the Sinatra room…read morewhich is the Red room which was small and hot. I moved to the other side which has more space and air ventilation. Good service and good drinks. Nice place to come and have a drink with some good company.

Been here for drinks before COVID and finally made it back for dinner and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe hype! The atmosphere is warm and lively, the location is perfect, and the entire staff made the experience feel elevated without being pretentious. We had a 5:15 dinner reservation and the restaurant was already packed, which honestly says a lot. The staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about both the wine list and menu, and every recommendation felt thoughtfully curated. The food was phenomenal. We have the chef special which was a chicken skin dish and the short rib pasta with the added burrata; flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Definitely one of those places that feels just as good for a casual night out as it does for celebrating something special. Already looking forward to coming back.

This was one of my go to spots, so it pains me that its such a diff vibe and the service level went…read moredownhill. This spot is off A street and is located within the big grey building that is the post office. You'll enter where there's stairs on both sides of a grey wall/stone structure. And once you're in, take a right and and the restaurant will be straight ahead. And of course parking, downtown is mostly street parking. And you have to pay during certain hours, so look at the signs to enure you don't get a ticket because the police are pretty well known to not give any grace. Made a reservation online to celebrate a birthday. (And just FYI with the small print, if you cancel less than a day before or a no show, you are subject to a $20 fee PER person). Alright, so this spot has no air conditioning even though its pretty small in there, so I'd recommend sitting outside. Or else, the inside can become a sauna especially in the summer. Had initially requested to sit inside, totally forgetting about the no A/C and my friend who has never been here requested to sit outside. But the server became short with us and was less than pleasant but had intially agreed to take us outside. So it was a confusing situation. And I was embarrassed to bring my friend here because they were talked at and not to and was suggested to sit at a dirty table at that. Food was mid and wasn't as good as it used to be. There wasn't much flavor in either dish.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Manuscript this past weekend. We reserved the…read moreseparate venue space at the back of the restaurant and had an amazing time with our family and friends. We worked with Eda and she was amazing! She answered all my questions and was so accommodating. She made the process so easy. Other staff at Manuscript were also so nice and helped to answer questions when we had set up tables earlier that day. The staff member who served drinks to my party was also amazing. I didn't get their name but thank you for juggling our event with the main bar! We ordered pastas from the event catering options and everything was delicious! Atmosphere was great. Perfect for our intimate gathering. We played music and did a few speeches and had no issues with sound clashing with the main restaurant at all. I would definitely recommend this to folks, both for events and for the food. I will definitely be returning with my husband for a great meal!

The food was really good the first time we visited, but unfortunately, it wasn't as good this time…read more The service was disappointing from the moment we arrived. The older female server made us feel unwelcome and seemed reluctant to help us. She never came back to take our order, and while she refilled water at other tables, she consistently skipped ours. We initially wanted to sit at the bar, but there were no available seats, so we asked if we could sit at a regular table instead. She insisted that we sit at the bar, but the seats she referred to were actually counter seats facing away from the bar, not traditional bar seating. The restaurant wasn't busy, and there were plenty of open tables, yet she seated us at a tiny table in a very cold area. When we asked if we could move to the slightly larger table next to us, she seemed unhappy about our request. It's disappointing because we had a great experience during our first visit. Unfortunately, both the food and service fell short this time. We ordered a double burger and a chicken sandwich, but both were very bland and lacking in flavor.

I love the atmosphere because I love a good decorated bar cause I feel like there's not much…read morethey're usually like pretty basic or rustic and this one is like pirate deep sea underwater themed. I love the drinks. They're pretty strong. Not the best place for parking though because it's literally right up the road from McMenamin's.

Really cozy spot nestled in downtown Tacoma. We came in a little after 5, it took our eyes a bit to…read moreadjust to the darkness but were delighted with the lantern-lit atmosphere and the moody ambient music. To the layman it may seem like just a dark "pirate" or "tiki bar", but the focus is really more centered around Lovecraftian and cosmic horror - not something you see you often but very much appreciated among those who are familiar. The menu is accessed by QR codes on the table. They have an *extremely* long list of cocktails, all named appropriately with the theming, but somewhat lacking in variety. Most of the cocktails are some combination of rum, spices, lime/lemon, and maybe something else fruity or sweet. My wife had a Ships from Far Shores while I enjoyed an Astro Orbiter. Their menu has an indicator of how strong each drink is, and it doesn't lie. The Astro Orbiter tasted great but was indeed quite strong. The staff were extremely polite and a pleasure to talk to. Unfortunately their kitchen was closed the evening we went, so we weren't able to grab any food, but hopefully we'll to try some the next time we stop by.

Cute place for our bridal shower brunch . Classy upscale…read more trendy . Definitely for the girly girl

I want you to celebrate my friend's birthday. I've been here twice now for a girls brunch…read more Both times the establishment has been very accommodating wasn't as busy so seating was easy. They are little staffed so service was slow, but it was understandable since she would explain each time and apologize to each time she came to the table for the delay I would definitely recommend four girls brunch. Everything girly they have really great areas to take photos.

We tried this restaurant for the first time and were absolutely blown away! The food was…read morespectacular -- authentic, flavorful, and easily some of the best Mexican food we've had in Tacoma. Our server, Andrew, was wonderful, the atmosphere had such a great vibe, and our kids loved it too. We'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Food was good! Ordered Tacos - a lot of meat in the tacos!…read more Service was super nice. Andy ran after us to get my purse to me. I left my purse there :( wow. Very nice of him! I loved every decor they have. Cute place. My husband really enjoyed there. Will come back!

This place is ADORABLE when it's the holiday season!…read more We came this past Friday and it was starting to get crowded. It's a small place so definitely show up when they're about to open (4pm) bc it'll get crowded by then! Their seating is small so the booths are really for 2 ppl. We were a group of 3 and made it work! Our server was nice and patient with our questions! He said they do this "Christmas pop up bar" during the holidays and fully revamp their menu to be holiday-themed. Everything will be taken down and full menu back in January. I got the Christmapolitan which was lovely! My friend got the cocktail that was named from the Die Hard movie, "Yipee, kai-yay MF" lol. It was pretty good and came in a cute Santa mug with only Santa's bottom half The popcorn chicken was crispy and juicy! Their fries are BOMB, loved the crispiness of it. I got the hot chicken sandwich and it was crispy but kinda got messy and saucey towards the end...overall, pretty good food for what we had and drinks. For the holidays season, they have mugs and shot glasses for purchase to take home.

I really like Busy Body. The theming, the food, and the drinks are always enjoyable. The seating…read morecan either be reasonably isolated and cozy with your date or open and convenient to mingle around a large group. The hanging spheres, the loud colors, and the wall art combine to make you feel like you've stepped into another time. I appreciate how they go all out with their holiday decorations! They've got a delicious chilled ube drink called Wildcat, and a Busy Buddy special which is a shot of fernet + a Miller, which is a must every time we go. I appreciate the filipino-infused menu; the sandwiches are succulent, and the fries delectable. I've found the service is usually pretty cold - like they want to take your order and get you out of their face. But they're always prompt and double-check to make sure that what you ordered is what you actually want, which I appreciate.

Space: Big, bright, and open in a hotel lobby. Very comfortable…read more Food: Enjoyed the food. Quality was good and came out in 10-15 minutes. Do I remember what I ate? No.. I think it was maybe a burger slider and fries? Service: Cracked me up. Bartender/waiter was quick and no BS. I asked if he had any cocktails that were his specialty or favorite to make. He just stared at me blankly and said, "No." Hey, some people are proud of the craft and some people just have the job. I respect both. He was very professional and not the chatty type. Just tell him what you want.

Bar960 is located in the lobby of the Hotel Murano and has a lovely gas fireplace seating area. The…read morebartenders are friendly and professional. The drinks are a little pricier than I'm used to, but this is a trendy place so I guess I should have expected the higher prices. Bar960 offers a small food menu if you are like me and get the munchies when you drink.

We ended up strolling into Side Pony on a whim on Halloween and had a great time! The staff is…read moresuper friendly, they have some really fun drinks, and even have plant based food options. They also have happy hour, I believe 3:00 to 6:00, and drag bingo on Wednesdays. I'm excited to go back!

Cute Atmosphere with ok food & drinks…read more Side Pony Lounge is a fun and inviting space that makes for a great spot to grab drinks and snacks with friends. However, it's not really a dinner spot. Our server was fantastic, but the food and drinks were just okay. I had the vegan sloppy Joe, which was good, but I couldn't help but wonder: does anyone actually prefer chips to fries? My friend had the Tacoma's Best Grilled Cheese, which was made with mozzarella and provolone -- two of the least flavorful cheeses you could pick for a grilled cheese. It did not live up to its name. We got our bartender's recommendation on drinks: the El Diablo mule & Paper Dragon. They were light and tasty, and not terribly dissimilar. I was disappointed my mule wasn't served in a mule mug. Overall, it's a fun place with solid service, but if you're looking for a meal or interesting drinks, you might want to eat beforehand and come here for the vibe. I don't think I'll be back.

10/3 stopped by during happy hour to start my vacation. awesome decision. Lemon drop martini (I had…read more2) perfectly made. 5/5 ordered the shrimp tacos corn tortillas very tasty, lots of shrimp delicious highly recommended. 5/5 staff was awesome helpful, friendly people. clean inside. tables or bar seating. watch sports on big screens highly recommend this establishment for great time, watch sports, enjoy happy hour, friend or alone. the food is amazing. reasonable priced.

We arrived about 8:00 pm on a Saturday evening. We were seated promptly. I found the venue was…read morecozy with a fireplace near the back. Cole, our server was exceptional. Since it was our first visit, he recommended the Pulled pork nachos and the the cobb salad with the honey mustard dressing. It's was surprising to see many Hawaiian items on the menu. They have loco moco, spam musubi bowl, Hawaiian sliders and an other things. The drinks were very good too. He made me his special lavender drink that was very smooth and sweet. Just what I like. For dessert we shared the lavender creme Brulee (seasonal) and the Key lime pie. The flavors were well balanced and not too sweet. We really enjoyed everything. Our complements to Chef Kevin.